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Dermatologist vs Gynecologist for Lichen Sclerosis?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 23, 2023 | Replies (21)
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I have LS. I don’t take steroids, however I apply Clobetasol, an ointment that does contain a steroid that can cause some thinning of the skin where it is applied. This is different from taking a system wide steroid. I have used Clobetasol for over 25 years with no problems. I was using it twice a week for two weeks then none on the third week just Vaseline then back to the Clobetasol routine.

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helendances | @helendances | Feb 20, 2023

I also use topical clobetasol ointment prescribed by my current gynecologist. She also prescribed topical estrogen to combat the skin thinning and mupirocin in the event of infected skin breaks. My LS impacts both the vulvar and perianal regions.

I found my current doctor after moving to a new town by searching on lichen sclerosis, willing to see either a dermatologist or gynecologist. I needed both but I had a flare. The doctor I found happened to be a gynecologist who specialized in both LS and menopausal women.

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